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There are 20 low-income apartments in Costilla County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 44 low-income homes in Costilla County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on April 23rd, 2021. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Costilla County, Colorado
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Costilla County Housing Authority | Public Housing |
Costilla County, Colorado Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Costilla County, Colorado
Costilla County features 44 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Costilla County, Colorado
There are 20 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Costilla County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Costilla County, Colorado
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Costilla County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Costilla County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Costilla County, Colorado for a two-bedroom apartment is between $933 and $1,141.
2024 Costilla County, Colorado Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costilla County, Colorado Fair Market Rent | $784 | $789 | $1,037 | $1,333 | $1,670 |
| Costilla County, Colorado Payment Standard Range | $706 to $862 | $710 to $868 | $933 to $1,141 | $1,200 to $1,466 | $1,503 to $1,837 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Costilla County, CO Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 3 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 64 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 44 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 24.02% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.50 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Median Household Income | $31,321 ±$5,677 |
| Median Rent | $502 ±$134 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.57% ± 11.14pp |
| Total Population | 3,581 |
Population and Household Demographics
Costilla County is a county in Colorado with a population of 3,581. There are 1,457 households in the county with an average household size of 2.46 persons. 24.02% of households in Costilla County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Costilla County
The median gross income for households in Costilla County is $31,321 a year, or $2,610 a month. The median rent for the county is $502 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Costilla County, a household making less than $1,673 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.57% of households who rent are overburdened in Costilla County.
Area Median Income In Costilla County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Costilla County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $52,400
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Costilla County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Costilla County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Costilla County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,300 | $20,900 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Costilla County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$30,450 | $34,800 | $39,150 | $43,500 | $47,000 | $50,500 | $53,950 | $57,450 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Costilla County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$48,750 | $55,700 | $62,650 | $69,600 | $75,200 | $80,750 | $86,350 | $91,900 |
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